Agronomic Services

Crop Fertilization Based on North Carolina Soil Tests

Table 4.3 North Carolina limestone size requirements

Lime Types

Percent passing

20 mesh

100 mesh

Ground dolomite *

90

35

Calcitic or marl

90

25

Suspended dolomitic

100

80

Pelletized dolomitic §

90

35

* All dolomitic lime must contain a minimum of 6.0% magnesium.§ Pelletized lime must be manufactured in a manner that will cause it to slake down when in contact with water.
Pelletized lime has the same neutralizing value as regular agricultural lime.